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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,503.74, 36,536.63 and 18,521.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,503.74, 36,536.63 and 18,521.19 is: 25,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,503.74 : 36,536.63 = 18,521.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,503.74/36,536.63 = 18,521.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,503.74x = 36,536.63 × 18,521.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,503.74x = 676,701,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,701,773.58/26,503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,532.31

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